National Pork Producers Council - NPPC
U.S. pork producers are warning that further farm bill delays threaten farm survival by leaving them vulnerable to a costly, state-by-state patchwork of Prop 12 animal housing laws. Three producers share their perspective.
As activist-led lawsuits target essential nutrients and farming permits, agriculture must stand united behind sound science to protect the future of food production.
While the bill aims to curb childhood obesity, pork producers argue its definition of “ultra-processed” foods lacks scientific consensus and could mislead consumers.
Is science-backed advocacy enough to protect farmers’ freedom to operate and ease generational transitions?
A united front and solid data help defend the pork industry against activist lawsuits.
Industry leaders argue that expanding the H-2A program to year-round operations is the only way to prevent a total reliance on imported food.
The coalition is urging a federal appeals court to maintain a ruling that routine farm emissions are not “emergency spills” and should remain exempt from industrial reporting requirements.
Despite the 2020 Phase One agreement, domestic subsidies and strict residue requirements in China continue to prevent U.S. producers from reaching their full export potential.
Rep. Glenn Thompson introduces H.R. 9535 to modernize the H-2A visa program, offering the first statutory reform in 40 years. The bill aims to lower costs, streamline applications and expand eligibility to year-round industries like pork and meat processing.
Controversy over California’s Prop 12 intensifies as advocacy group spends millions targeting lawmakers who support federal fix to state pork production standards.
Disease remains a major threat to pork production, and industry leaders warn the U.S. risks losing ground to global competitors without stronger controls. That’s where the new National Swine Health Strategy comes in.
Ag groups urge the Ohio Supreme Court to reinstate a law banning feral boar hunting and garbage feeding to safeguard the state’s $3.5 billion swine market.
With congressional recesses approaching in August and October, agricultural leaders are pushing for a reconciled bill that addresses both partisan demands and critical livestock protections.
A personal look at the people, innovation, and unexpected highlights that made World Pork Expo 2026 a week to remember.
USMCA is essential for securing multi-billion dollar trade relationships and maintaining the cross-border collaboration necessary to combat foreign animal diseases.
NPPC leaders at World Pork Expo detail how proactive engagement and science-based policy work secure critical legislative wins and regulatory relief for the pork industry.
From the National Swine Health Strategy to consumer values, experts weigh in on the conversations that will define the biggest event of the year in the U.S. pork industry.
Industry veterans “spill the tea” to navigating the trade show floor, from strategic networking to avoiding the dreaded barbecue stain.
A $40 million initiative creates a sustainable, “cost-plus” domestic market for American livestock producers that will deliver 3 billion protein-rich meals every year.
The National Pork Producers Council is calling for the removal of non-tariff barriers and the enforcement of “reasonable and equitable” treatment for U.S. pork exports as Congress prepares to renew the African trade agreement.
The FDA is launching a new systematic process to monitor food additives, incorporating critical feedback from the National Pork Producers Council to prioritize scientific data over non-scientific factors.
Producer-led group focuses on curbing the economic toll of PRRS and PEDV while shielding the industry from foreign animal diseases.
As World Trade Month begins, international commerce remains a core economic pillar for American producers and the broader agricultural economy. Here’s why international markets are vital to pork.
With barn conversion costs soaring up to 40% and California pork prices jumping nearly 20%, a coalition of ag groups say the economic toll of Proposition 12 is becoming undeniable.
She didn’t follow a pre-paved path; she carved one. Discover how Dr. Anna Forseth’s Montana roots prepared her to lead national swine health policy through “unconventional” leadership.
Experienced farmers, credible veterinarians, the president of the United States, and state and federal government officials on both sides of the aisle continue to speak up and defend the freedom to farm by fixing California’s misguided Prop 12.
New research reveals a 20% surge in pork prices due to Proposition 12, driving producers to Capitol Hill to advocate for a federal legislative fix in the farm bill.